Meaning & use

readily

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without hesitation or difficulty; easily or willingly.

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She readily agreed to help with the project.

The information is readily available online.

A note on using this word

Readily can describe either willingness ('readily agreed') or ease of access ('readily available') — the intended sense depends on context.

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